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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21

Last weeks Red Wing Republican
copies an article which was written a
long time ago, but which is worthy
of frequent reading and contains
much food for thought. A careful
perusal of it may resurrect kindly
feelings which in some people, to all
outward appearances, are dead. It is
as follows: Life is very critical.
Any word may be our last. Any fare
well, even among glee and nlerrlment.
may be forever. III this truth were
but burned into our consciousness
and If 1T ruled as deep conviction,
and q real power in our lives, would
it not give new meaning to all our
human relationship? Would it not
make us more tender than We some
times are? Would it not oftentimes
put rein OH our rash and impetuous
speech? Would we carry In our
hearts the miserable suspicious and
jealousies that now SO often embitter
the fountain of our love? Would we
be so impatient with the faults oil
others? Would we allow trivial mis-
understandings to build up strong
walls between us and those who
ought to stand very close to us?
Would we keep alive petty quarrels,
year after, which manly word any
day would compose? Would we pass
neighbors or old friends on the street
without recognition, because of real
or fancied slight, some woundIng oil
pride, orsome ancient grudge? Or
would we be so chary of our kind
words, our Communications, our. sym
pathy, our comfort, when weary
hearts all about us are breaking for
just such expressions ofinterest or APP
probation as we have In our power to
given
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21
o,, IN the rronhled Waters

1t is well known that oil has been used with
good effect in soothing the waves in tempest.
Commodore Wilkes, of the United st ties
navy, saw the successful effect produced by
tho leaking oil of whale vessel in violent
storm off the cape of Good Hope Mr..
Shields, an Englishman, laid perforated pipes
across the harbor of Peterhead, where the
waves were from ten to twelve feet high.
Oil was pumped into the pipes and the bill
lows were reduced to small waves, harmless
in comparison with the others.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21

Forty-five years ago there wasn't a
postage stamp in the United States,
saws the Buffalo Courier, but In the
last II months the people of this
country have individually and sever
ally put their tongues out l,O6o,S4 =
600 times to moisten the postage
stamps for the billions of letters anO
and millions of newspapers. perlodi'
calls anu parcels that are carried Ant
delivered by the governments.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21
The Oldest and Best Insur-
ance Companies represented
by L. III. Wellington.
Why Our I armers are Poor.

There is one railroad company
which has evidently not been crippled
by the inter state com uerce law. 1t
is the Manitoba railway company
which added to its rolling stock this
year, fifty new locomotives, twelve
hundred box cars live iludred live
stock ear, andonu - u-lad fat cars
Northtiel News.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21
Point of Proclamation,

The Declaration of Independence was Off
cially proclaimed from Rittenhouse's observ-
atory in the state house yard at Philadelphia.
It is fact that the Declaration of Indepen-
dence was not actually signed on the Fourth
of July, nor was there that intrepid concur
rent enthusiasm in all the members of con-
gress which has been generally imputed.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21

Bill Erwin, of st. Paul, is jus; now
receiving great many honors. Is IL
moi a little out of character to make q
hero 81 u lawyer just because he VIII
for big pay, defend all classes oil
criminals with all the cunning, STRAIT
euv and eloauence at his command?
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21
winona's Carnival Season.

WNoNA, Mimi, Dec. 10. The Winona
ice rink was opened Wednesday night
for the first time. Good music was
played and beautiful torchlights illu-
minated the interior. A large crowd
was in attendance, and very enjoyable
time experienced by all. The toboggan
slide is not yet finished.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21
Duluth Ear lngs.

The earnings for the Duluth road show
an increase of S13,e93 for the second
week in December over the same period
last year. The total amount for the
week is s38,993 as against $25, 700 for
1886. The total earnings from jan 1,
1887, up to date Is 81, SIG, 9S6 and for the
same period last year 81, 493, 1856, which
shows an increase of 1923, Isl.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21

Scrofulous humors, e rysipelas, cank.
er, and catarrh, can be cured by TAX
ing Ayers Sarsaparilla. II have
used this medicine in my family. fol-
scrofula, and know, ii it is taken per-
sistently, it will eradicate this terri.
BILE disease. Nv. +. Fowler, NJ. D..
GreenvilIe. Tenn.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21

Knute Nelson has Il free-llst bill
which he proposes to introduce as
soon as possible. itprovides f'r the
free importation of various Kings OF
rough and manufactured lumber, salt
and cor,iage materials, and syrups,
molasses and sugar cane.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21
Apply the Short Haul Clause.

The Manitoba road sells tickets
from Appleton to 81. Paul for less
than they do from Benson to that
city for the reason that they have TO
compete with the Milwaukee road at
the former point.-Swift Co. Monitor.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21
Because He Was Honest.

Young Man getting off street car)-nere
is my fare, conductor; you forgot to ask me
for it.
Passenger-Who is that young man who
just got off, conductor?
CONDUCTOR never saw him before; some
crank, guess. 1t takes all sorts of people,
sir. to make ND the world.-The Epoch
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21

Last week we gave the fresi-
dents message in supplement form.
This week we give Blaine's famous
interview. Peruse both documents.
After doing so, perhaps, you Will De
able 10 make up your mind on the
tariff lSSue
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21

State Auditor Braden has D very
snug place Just now. We advise him
to make the most of it, for when ne
gets out again, he will have q nara
road to travel. The newspaper boys
ara all waiting to get whack at him.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21
OKLAHOMA SELLERS.
Money Being Raised for the Purchase Q
Arms and Ammunition,

Money Being Raised TOT the Pufchase oA
Arms and Ammunition.
ST. Louis, Dec. ia special to the
Globe Democrat from Wichita, Kan,
says: Investigation at the headquarters
of the Oklahoma boomers at this point
shows that many recruits are paying $s5
each to become members of the Oklahoma
Settlers association. Though the ut
most secrecy. is to be preserved, it has de-
ve1oped that the intention is to raise at
least 5000 stand of arms to distribute
among those boomers having none, and
should congress not throw open the COW
eted land by April /, the leaders will take
forcible possession and resist any attempt
to dis1odpe them
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21

Dies MONIES, Iowa. Dec. Is. The Iowa
brewers appear to have given up the
fight since the decision of the United
States supreme court sustaining the pro-
hibitory law. Two breWeries were closed
at Cedar Rapids, Saturday, and now the
report comes that two firms of Iowa City
and. Atlantic will consolidate and remove
f6, Or1aa 10
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21
Everything in Duluth is appare

Everything in Duluth is apparent
ly OH the rise. Real estate is worth
$500 front foot more than it was
year ago, coal is two dollars ton
higher than it was last winter, ana
our best girl seems a good de2i
dearer than she eve: ala before.
Duluth Photographer.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21
Garrett Will Go Round tie WORLD.

BALTIMORE, Dec. IA. telegram re-
ceived here states that Robert Garrett
and party viii extend their trip to Japan
and India, with the further plan Of going
around the world before they return
home. Probably two years will be spent
In making the triI1
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21
Throw the Powder Overheard,

Were thrilling words, spoken at a
time ofgreat danger. The lives of all
on the vessel depended upon prompt
action. Your life may be blessed and
prolonged by the prompt use of DIR.
Harter's Iron Tonic for that blood
trouble.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21

There is some difference of opinion
between the two political parties re-
gardng the tariff, but as to who shall
have charge of the post offices they
agree admirably.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21

Ii is reported that number OF the
business men of Wheaton have been
taken in by a counterfeit money
swindler. Under the circumstances,
people feel very sorry for them.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21

A clear head is indicative of good
health and regular habits. Whel the
body is languid, and the mind wokrs
sluggishly, Ayers Catharic Pills will
assist in the recovery of physical
buoyancy and mental vigOr.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21
St. Paul Newspapers Have Circulation

st. Paul Newspapers Have CirculatiOn
ST. PAUL, Dec. 13.-Postmaster Day is
in possession of figures from the Wash
ington authorities that shows ST. Paul
to rate tenth in the cities of the
United States in the number of pounds
of newspapers that are transmitted
through the mails. New York of course
ranks first, followed by Chicago, Boston,
Philadelphia, ST Louis, Cincinnati, San
Francisco, Detroit, Milwaukee and then
CT Do47l
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21

".rhe press is a powerful factor i'll
the problem Of life said q pioneer
resident as he delved into the past.
ga newspaper played an important
part in my marriage. You may
laugh, but tell you candidly it assis-
ted me in winning my wife. l was a
very bashful youngster and hadn't
nerve enough to pop the question.
Well / was at a party lone evening
with the lady who is now my wife,
and in noticing the event the paper
printed our names as "Mr. and
Mrs.-"Of course, we commented on
the error, and it was then inquired
if my gentle associate had any OBJ
jections to becoming Mrs.-She hat
none, and the result was our mar
rage, And my boys are following in
the old mans footprints. 1t was only
recently that they attendeda ball in
company with their friends, and a
paper came out associating their
knames as man and wife. Will mar
rage follow? AS sure as the sun
rises and sets. Pioneer Press.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21
MONEY.

My new system of maxi
ing loans ON farms, beats
them all. If you want
money, come and see me.
Henry Hutchins.
4Ot4 Morris, Mimi.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21
Christmas ON the Wisconsin Central.


ST. PAUL, Dec 14.-The Wisconsin
Central will observe Christmas on Mon
day, the Goth, along the entire system.
Freight houses will be closed, and freight
trains will not run except to carry stock
and perishable freight Employees who
can be relieved will be furnished passes
for themselves and families over the road
If desired. q
The Northern Pacific. took the. frs
freight shipments for San Francisco, ali
rail, Wednesday. ~
The Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
has put on vestibuled train between
New York and Chicago
Fifteen car loads of bolts and heavy iron
have been used in the ore docks extension
this year at Two Harbors.
The chief of police at Duluth has mott
fed all gamblers that they must go, and
all. gaming institutions to close up.
Fourteen thousand three hundred dol
lars has been spent this year at Sioux
Falls upon the electric light plant and re-
pairs.
A fish hatchery costing 10000, hatch
ing 10, 600 more fishes than any other
SVesOAoAA. OAA A1ehO t1uPOAAVA3 40 " uC DullU
on Leister river.
Capt. McDougall has secured 1853 sign
ers, representing 0,000, 900 in capital, ask
ing the government for better system
of lights in the Duluth harbor.
The work of laying the cable for the St.
Paul cable line began Wednesday,
Rumore6 that the headquarters of the
Milwaukee road will be removed from
Milwaukee to Chicago.
During the year Of 1887 the G. N. Mel
son Lumber company's lumber cut was
As, 900, 600 feet, against 100000 feet in
1886,
Many of the banks of Dakota are charg-
ing the farmers as high as 80 to 100 per
cent for money. but the better class of
farmers are prompt in meeting their OBJ
legations.
The safe in the express and postoffice
at Millstown, Wis, was broken open and
$50 in cash and stamps taken. The safe
in the town hall was also opened, but
nothing was found.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21
Friends Of the Hennepin Canal.

,WAsHINGToN, Dec. ia meeting of
the friends Of the Hennepin canal is to
be held in a few days to see what can be
done toward bringing the matter again
before congress. as
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21

DETROIT, Mich, Dec 19.-F Frederick
Il. Stearns, president of the Detroit Ball
club, has rendered his resignation, owing
to the pressure Of other business.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21


g FARMS and ossfs.sssil ranges. who'll
be frs. To inaugurate a new American
industry, by establishing a bumble-
bee ranch? Days when the bee is
not needed at nome, the owner can
take him to the office, and whenever
q chronic bore drops in, the bee can
be let loose to out-buzz him.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21

Has Vulcan left the skies Astrono-
mers now think that the supposed in
tra-mercurial planet is as mythical a.
his ancient namesake; but there is
nothing mythical about Ayers Sarsa-
parilla. 1t Is still forging ahead, and
it continues to correct the "perturba-
tions of Mercury by proving an adj
mirable remedy for all mercurial
diseases.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21

Two ortonville papers, the Herald
and Star will be consolidated on Jan.
Ist. This is sensible step to be
taken.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21

Red Wing is entitled to the state
reform school and should nave IL
without more ado.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21

Nothing great is lightly won,
Nothing won is lost
Every good deed, mol IL done,
VIII reray the cost.
Mrs, Sarah T. Bolton.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21
MAINE IN MOURNING.

Sudden and Unexpected Death of Cover
nor Bodwell, at Augusta.
/. AUGUSTA, Me-, Dec. Is. - Governor
Charles r. Bodwen died at $50 a. m. at
the executive mansion. after a protracted
illness.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21

About this time of the year the
newspaper fiend visits the business
men and tries to make an extra
edition treaty.-Duluth Photographer.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21
me.
-sDALL. EDITOR.
WEDNESDAY. DEC. ~, 1887

DR.. w. H. Caine, of Saltwater, Is
the author of the celebrated Teiefone
Poison letter.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21

81 4 beverage with so much to recon-
mend ii as Hancock & StebBms'
Unity Tea has, and no faults of adul-
teration or want of flavor to mar it.
cannot help being popular.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21

Borrow Money of Z. FL.
Wellington at s per cent.
No commission.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21

The late John Algernon Clarke, the emf
enent English agriculturist, was the inventor
of ssPsycho,n the pulling automaton whist
psayer
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21

Noises frequently produce sleep
ANY monotonous sound is lullaby.
1.-THE sgseetest and soundest sleep is
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21

Handsomely and durably bound in
Leatherstte Tree Calf book of $50
pages, fully Illustrated. (The regular
price In any bookstore would be $1.25).
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-12-21
Very Small Cash Payment,

than the Price of Any Other Lands in Stew
ems County. These Lands we can
sell for a.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-08-13

Years ago German boy read of the
siege Of Troy, and made up his. mind to
find the ruins of that ancient city. Troy
had persisted 5000 years ago-if, in
deed, it ever existed at all. But, said
the little German, 81 viii find it,
though" Though poor lad, shaving
at work until bedtime, he procured
books and taught himself six or seven
languages. He pushed on and pros
pered, until as a merchant he had made
fortune. Every step of this study and
mOney-making was taken with the aim
of fulfilling the VOW Of his bOyhOOd. In
due time he started eastward with a
company of labOrers. and for long, long
years pursued his search. At last he
found Troy. His discovery was a SEN
satiOn through all Europe. A short
time ago the treasure of gold, silver,
and bronze dug out Of the palace of the
Trojan King were exhibited at South
KensinO-ton. For 3, 900 years the buried
ruirC 49, chat city had lain covered with
sand, and by many it was regarded
only as the tabled creation of poetry,
DR.. Schliemann, at his own stinted ex-
pense, and by his own amazing enter
prise, proved the discovery to the
world. Think Of it. A poor lad, learn
ing languages, making money, spend
ing seven years or more in PARKWAY
deserts, sustained through lifetime by
one fixed resolution. He vowed in boy
hood that he would find Troy, and he
did find it. This German lad said,
put down my name" and when life
was lar spent he succeeded in hacking
his way into the temple of fame.
Now. if we can find truth and God,
if we can find "GlOry, honor, immortal
ity, and eternal life" is it not worth
while, for the sake of these imperish-
able possessions, to summon up our ut
termost resolution and to pursue our
aim with diligence through the swift
years of our mortal pilgrimage? "They
do it for a corruptible crown, but we
for an incOrruptible. Do it with thy
might.
Write on thy heart this holy principle:
NObiy resolve, and DO as thou rssolVest;
Thou shalt not die till victory crown thy brOws.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-08-13

Sometimes, when the ofenses of
West Point cadets are very fragrant,
couIts-martial are called to try them.
These are composed of army officers,
who sit in trial like judge and jury
when the offender is IN civil instead Of
military life. These cOurts-martiaI are
often very funny. Once there was a
yOungster who was so perfectly outrage
Gus that he knew he would be dismissed
at the approaching examination, so he
determined to have a good time before
he left. On the grounds was an old
disused shed of some kind, and IN it the
Young hopeful piled all the shavings,
rags, and everything else cOmbustibIe
he could get, and one fine night set a
match to it and had a bonfire of his
own. OF course suspicion pointed to
him, and e court Of inquiry was organ
lied to investigate the outrage Gen.
Ihayer was superintendent and Col
Fry commandment Of the cadets. When
the prisoner was called up for examina-
ton before the court, composed of Off
GERS Of high rank, imposing IN the mai
esty of the law, he was asked to state
what he knew about the fire.
IL don't know anything myself
but what Is hearsay testimony, and YOU
won't admit that he replied.
"The court does not desire your views
on hearsay testimony" severely re-
marked the prosecutor. You are di-
rected to state what may have come to
your knowledge regarding the affair.
We'll, but, objected the culprit, at
don't know anything about it, and what
[ heard I don't believe"
1.-THE court, sir, Numbered the Off
ser, "has not inquired into your belief.
You viii Immediately state what you
heard"
But, but-you don't believe me,
either"
By that time the court was in a rage.
"Go on sir, roared several officers to-
gether.
"WeIl. they do say" stammered the
cadet difidentIy, @that Gen Thayer got
the shavings and old Fry set m afre.
-PhitddeiDhid Times.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-08-13
N YoIea II Hirds

That starlings and ravens can talk is
q Well-knoWn fact. The knocking bird
is a perfect plagiGrist In the feathered
world: he initiates almost all song
sters, even the nightingale. Parrots
are able to make a noise like that pro-
duced by saw, the sound of a cork
drawn from a bottle, and other noises
still more peculiar. The kingfsher
can reproduce most accurately the
cackIing of hens, the barking of dogs,
the quacking Of ducks, and the bleat-
ing of sheep.
Birds as well as mankind are apt to
be vain of their voices and try to excel
one another. Especially is this the
case with nighEngales. In hedge in
habited by them one may often observe
that their voices increase two, ave,
three fold IN strength, and sometimes
some of these birds are found with
their threats tOrn-they have simply
sung themselves to death.
The stOrk IN Africa, it is said, is
dumb, and his elaypering is but the
sharpening Of scythes- This sound is
supposed to be specially pleasing to
the stOrk because on freshly-cut
meadows he always finds food In
plenty, and therefore it is suggested
that he initiates this noise as suggestive
of a rich dinner. All of these birds
show great fondness for and are said to
be capable of initiating the human
voice, if one were only to take sufii-
cient pains in training them. And more
than this, they can repeat entire words
like the parrot.
Not only In music have birds been
the model followed by man, but also
that peculiar and entertaining art,
ventrilOquism, has been copied from
them just as many of them sing out
boldly and fill the air with their melO-
dies, others form their sounds without
opening their bills. The pigeon is a
Well-knoWn instance of this; its cooling
can be distinctly heard, although It
does not open its bill; the call is formed
internally in the throat and chest, and
is only rendered audible by resonance.
Similar ways may be observed in many
birds and other animals. The clear.
loud call of the cuckoo, according to
NicOlardOt, is only the resonance Of a
note formed In the bird. The whir-
ring of the snipe, which betrays the
approach of the bird to the hunter, is
an act of ventrilOquism. The frog also
is said not to open his mouth in croalk-
ing, but to create his far-reaching
sounds by the rolling of air in his in
testines. CHICAGO Ne1US.